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suppedaneum

[suhp-i-dey-nee-uhm]

noun

plural

suppedanea 

  1. a shelf affixed to a cross for supporting the feet of the crucified.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of suppedaneum1

1860–65; < Medieval Latin, noun use of neuter of Late Latin ܱԱܲ under the feet, equivalent to sup- sup- + ped- (stem of ŧ ) foot + -Աܲ ( - ( us ) -an + -eus -eous )
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Example Sentences

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Suppedaneum, sup-ē-dā′nē-um, n. a foot-rest on a cross or crucifix.—adj.

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